Jobs That Drones Will Revolutionize
Have you seen drones hard at work in the sky above your office? Online retailers didn’t hesitate to put drones into service delivering packages. While you’re waiting for your first remote-controlled delivery, you may see drones performing other jobs.
More industries are looking for ways to put drones to work to save time and money while keeping people safe on the ground. Here are a few jobs that drones will revolutionize.
Food Delivery
Do you ever sit anxiously waiting for the pizza delivery person to drive up to your doorstep, only to have your pie arrive ice-cold? Now your pizza, burgers, and Chinese food may soon be delivered by drone. The meal should be hot since there’s no traffic to fight. Fewer delivery people on the road may also lead to fewer accidents in general.
HVAC Installation
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When you have customers who want to upgrade to a high-efficiency HVAC system, you’ll need to find the ideal location on the property to complete the installation. Send out a drone to record an aerial view of the land. The footage can include a tour of dangerous places, including the roof.
A drone can survey these areas to help you determine the perfect spot for the equipment. Technicians stay safe on the ground while the drone collects photos and data for later review. Once the HVAC system is functional, drones can perform regular maintenance checks.
Crop Dusting
Farmers can save time and money by employing drones to spread fertilizer and pesticides. Drones can get lower to the ground than aircraft, which allows for a more precise application. Farmers can also closely monitor crop growth by sending drones on a tour of their fields.
Real Estate Sales
Remember when 360-degree photo tours of a house on the market were new? Drones take the sales pitch up a notch by providing an aerial view of the building and surrounding property. A video taken by a drone can give sellers an edge when marketing their properties.
Law Enforcement
Dangerous car chases may become unnecessary when law enforcement adds drones to their crime-fighting toolbox. Drones can track suspects and follow vehicles that leave the scene of a crime — without putting bystanders at risk.
Fire Fighting
Now, firefighters can put drones to work so personnel can keep a safe distance from the fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department has sent drones to help battle wildfires since 2017. First responders can send drones to scout a developing fire, find the best route to enter the area, then go in safely to beat back the flames. Other applications include using drones to drop fire retardant or water on the blaze.
What’s the next job that drones can tackle? As drone registration and usage rules are adopted to keep aircraft and drone operators safe, there may be more of them in the air each day. Perhaps drones will soon deliver medicine faster than an ambulance can arrive on the scene, or perhaps keep track of animal populations without disturbing the environment. The applications are endless.
